I wish we could do something heroic to impress him.”
-- Officer Knight (Dog Man: Chapter 1)

Importance: Officer Knight and Greg just got in trouble for being on the Chief's new couch, and they want to find a way to redeem themselves in the Chief's eyes. Soon, they will find Petey's bomb. The exploding bomb leads to the creation of Dog Man.

Rats! I sure hate my dying head!
-- Officer Knight (Dog Man: Chapter 1)

Importance: The doctor has just told Officer knight that his head is dying, and many readers will find the Officer's response humorous, though George and Harold may have intended for it to be serious. This may very well be a fourth-grader's idea of drama.

Soon, my evil plan will become a reality.”
-- The evil Mayor (Dog Man: Chapter 2)

Importance: The evil Mayor is talking on the phone, but she does not know that Dog Man is listening. This is one of many instances of a character overstating their case as a means to provide information to...